NANAIMO – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Vancouver Island (CHBA-VI) has announced the winners for the 2016 VIBE Awards (Vancouver Island Building Excellence). The annual event showcases the best in residential construction, design and renovation on Vancouver Island and are recognized as Vancouver Island’s premier residential housing awards program.
The Awards gala was held at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre and MC’d by CTV’s Bruce Williams, with entertainment by Tidesman Barbershop Chorus and Vibrant Dance Studio.
A panel of industry professionals and longtime CHBA members from outside Vancouver Island judged the entries. The judges’ scores were tabulated by the accounting firm of MNP.
“The 2016 VIBE Gala celebrated the excellence in our industry.” said Kelsey Botting, CHBA-VI Executive Officer. “Thank you to all of the finalists and partners for your support! Congratulations to all of the winners!”
An awards program is also valuable for consumers. Award winning companies and finalists play an important role in helping consumers to differentiate between professionals and non-professionals. Companies who have entered a professional awards program are communicating clearly that they are a professional, committed to their business and proud to be part of the industry and the Association. Consumers can be confident in hiring a VIBE award winner or finalist company.
2016 VIBE Award winners include:
- Best Residential Renovation between $50,000 – $150,000, sponsored by CHBA-BC: MAC Renovations, Victoria for Into the Light
- Best Single Family Home between 1500 – 3000 sq.ft., sponsored by Aviva Canada – National Home Warranty: Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd., Nanaimo for Efficient Living at The Ridge
- Best Residential Renovation under $50,000, sponsored by Lehigh Hanson Materials Ltd.: B.Gallant Homes, Nanaimo and Project Partner Georgia Strait Kitchen & Bath for Schooner Cove Ensuite
- Best Single Family Home over 3,000 sq.ft., sponsored by Travelers Insurance Company of Canada: Award Builders Ltd., Victoria and Project Partner Graham Sherwin Studio for No Visible Means of Support
- Best Single Family Kitchen Renovation under $50,000, sponsored by CHBA-VI: Nu-View Homes, Sidney for The Isabella – Unit 1
- Best Single Family Kitchen Renovation over $50,000, sponsored by CHBA: MAC Renovations, for Sophisticated Kitchen
- Single Family Production Home, sponsored by Coastal Community Credit Union: GNB Builders Inc., Ladysmith and Project Partner The Gales Development for The Gales
- Best Townhouse Development, sponsored by CTV: Bernhardt Contracting, Victoria for North Park Passive House
- Best Residential Renovation between $150,000 – $350,000, sponsored by CHBA-BC: MAC Renovations, for Sophisticated Condo
- Best Residential Renovation $350,000 and over, sponsored by Black Press: Nu-View Homes, for The Isabella
- Best Single Family Kitchen – New under $50,000, sponsored by FortisBC: Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd., for Efficient Living at the Ridge
- Best Single Family Kitchen – New over $50,000, sponsored by CHBA-VI: GNB Builders Inc., and Project Partner Katherine Hildebrand Design for Maison de Campagne
- Best Multi-Family Low Rise Development, sponsored by VIREB: Denford Construction Management Ltd., Victoria for Retirement Community in Campbell River
- Best Innovative Feature – New or Renovation, sponsored by Y.A.M. Magazine: B.Gallant Homes, and Project Partner Make-A-Wish Foundation BC & Yukon for Lucas’ Playhouse
- Best Outdoor Living Space – New or Renovation, sponsored by CHBA-VI: Flintstones Masonry & Home Improvements Ltd., Victoria and Project Partners Jonathan Craggs and Capital Iron for Wildflower
- Best Landscape Design – New or Renovation, sponsored by CHBA: Denford Construction Management Ltd., for Retirement Community in Campbell River
- Best Interior Design Custom Residence – New or Renovation, sponsored by Concept Photography: tdSwansburg design studio, Victoria and Project Partner Martin Custom Builders for Ballenas Bluff
- Best Any Room, sponsored by Island Savings: GNB Builders Inc., and Project Partner Katherine Hildebrand for Maison de Campagne
- Best Environmental Initiative, sponsored by Applied Science and Technologists of BC: Bernhardt Contracting, Victoria for North Park Passive House
- FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in new Residential Construction, sponsored by FortisBC: Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd., for Efficient Living at the Ridge
GRAND VIBE winners:
- Residential Community of the Year, sponsored by BC Housing: CA Design, Qualicum Beach for West Ridge – Phase 1
- Single Family Builder of the Year, sponsored by Slegg Building Materials: Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.
- Renovator of the Year, sponsored by Slegg Building Materials: MAC Renovations
- Project of the Year, sponsored by HPO: Keith Baker Design Inc., Victoria for Hawks Nest
